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Afghan policeman kills AP reporter Niedringhaus, wounds Gannon [View all]
Source: BBC News Asia
4 April 2014
Afghan policeman kills AP reporter Niedringhaus, wounds Gannon
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Photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus, 48, was killed instantly in the attack, the news agency confirmed.
Veteran reporter Kathy Gannon, 60, was said to be receiving medical treatment after she was wounded in the attack.
They came under attack whilst travelling with election workers delivering ballots in the Tanay district of Khost province.
An eyewitness said a police unit commander opened fire on the journalists as they were waiting for their convoy to move inside a security compound... MORE
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-26881347
Now that's what I call protecting people from Taliban threats.
RIP, Ms. Niedringhaus... and hopes for Ms. Gannon's full recovery.
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